Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Care; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training and career opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking a Catering Support Worker to assist in delivering healthy meals prepared by our Chef in Rye, VIC. You will support the Kitchen team and work closely with care staff to meet residents’ dietary needs across permanent part-time shifts.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and attention to menu details, with opportunities for development within a values-driven organisation renowned for its long-standing service and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in food preparation and food safety.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef.
• Plate and deliver meals, aligning with menus and residents’ needs.
• Complete cleaning tasks per schedule and sign-off sheets.
• Document residents’ requirements and any changes on shift.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Prioritisation

Quality improvement

WH&S knowledge

Equipment operation

Education

Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE001)

Job description

Support Worker - Catering

• Work on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula- Rye, VIC!


• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment


• Make a real difference for our clients by ensuring the best food service possible.


• Permanent part-time position available!

About the role

Catering support workers play an integral role in the team by providing healthy, hearty and delicious meals prepared by our Chef. Reporting to the Home Manager, you will support the Kitchen team to deliver a high-quality catering service to our residents. We are looking for individuals looking for steady permanent shifts across the roster to join our team.

Your main duties will include:

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/Cook


• Work with Care team to plate and deliver meals, ensuring familiarity with menus and the needs and preferences of individual residents within the home


• Complete cleaning tasks in accordance with the cleaning schedule, filling in appropriate sign off sheets


• Document resident's requirements and any \"exceptional\" changes which occurs for the resident on shift

About you

• Demonstrated experience in food preparation and food safety


• Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) - Desirable


• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal


• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
  
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement


• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control


• Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial equipment

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships


• Paid parental leave


• Training, development pathways and career opportunities


• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role